Poland: Personal Data Protection Office investigation into Meta over publishing advertisements using Omenaa Mensah's data in Poland
Progress
Current status
in force
10 Dec 2024 concluded
08 Aug 2024 in force
Scope
Implementers
Poland
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
judiciary
executive
Government Body
court
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued decision on Meta's appeal to suspend enforcement of PUODO's orders banning the display of false advertisements
On 10 December 2024, the Provincial Administrative Court in Warsaw (WSA) denied the appeal filed by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, which sought to suspend the enforcement of orders issued by the President of the Office for Personal Data Protection …
SourceEvent type
public lawsuit
Action type
closure
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
court
Issued Personal Data Protection Office order prohibiting Meta from publishing advertisements using Omenaa Mensah's data in Poland
On 8 August 2024, the Polish Personal Data Protection Office (UODO) issued a ruling prohibiting Meta from displaying false advertisements on Facebook and Instagram in Poland that misuse the personal data and image of journalist Omenaa Mensah. The or…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority